Postcode NE28 9SZ is located in a major urban area, within the Battle Hill ward of North Tyneside in the North East region, and forms part of the Battle Hill West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Battle Hill West is £40,217 per year. The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Battle Hill West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,154 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Battle Hill West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Battle Hill West is £40,217 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NE28 9SZ.
Battle Hill West near NE28 9SZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heworth located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 in Battle Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,500 up to £480,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £271,000 |
| Flats | 16 | £95,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 43 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Battle Hill
In the NE28 9SZ postcode area, located within Battle Hill West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE28 9SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Unit 10 Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9EN | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9PA | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Battle Hill Drive, Wallsend, NE28 9EN | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.